Education Specialist, L-4, Nairobi USSC, Kenya: UNICEF Jobs

If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you. UNICEF seeks a Education Specialist, L-4 to be based in its UNICEF Somalia Support Centre, Nairobi, Kenya.

Under the guidance of the Chief of Education you will be responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of assigned emergency and regular programme/projects within the Education Sector in Somalia. You will ensure UNICEF's lead role in this sector.

Your profile:

• Advanced university degree in education, social sciences or related technical field
• Eight years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme management, monitoring and evaluation, in a related field
• Knowledge of the latest developments and technology in related fields
• Analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills
• Supervisory and managerial skills
• Leadership and teamwork abilities
• Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
• Fluency in English and another UN language required. Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.
  

If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at www.unicef.org/employ), quoting VN-09-298 to: recruit.CP @ unicef.org. Applications should be received by 9 June 2009. Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.

UNICEF’s salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System; visit www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances for further information.

UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.